Swedish healthcare workers are facing the prospect of even tougher working conditions, amidst discussions on the country's NATO membership and its impact on various sectors.

Vårdförbundet, the Swedish healthcare union, is amidst a stand-off with employers over demands for reduced working hours, citing severe stress and a high rate of part-time employment among its members.

Despite a decade of national defense strengthening, the union argues that the burden of increased readiness should not fall on healthcare staff.

The debate extends beyond healthcare, touching on environmental and press freedom concerns under the new NATO framework.

As tensions rise, the possibility of an overtime blockade looms, signaling a crucial moment for Swedish healthcare workers seeking a healthier work-life balance.